Amends TCA Title 16; Title 17 and Title 40.
Tennessee HB2251 establishes a pilot project to implement criminal magistrates in the ten counties with the highest judicial caseloads, contingent upon authorization from the respective county legislative bodies. The bill allows judges with criminal jurisdiction in those counties to appoint the criminal magistrate, who will serve at the discretion of the majority of the judges. This initiative aims to address judicial workload and improve the efficiency of the criminal court system in the affected counties.
Tennessee HB2251 establishes a pilot project to implement criminal magistrates in the ten counties with the highest judicial caseloads, contingent upon authorization from the respective county legislative bodies. The bill allows judges with criminal jurisdiction in those counties to appoint the criminal magistrate, who will serve at the discretion of the majority of the judges. This initiative aims to address judicial workload and improve the efficiency of the criminal court system in the affected counties.
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